: a pale solid fat from the seeds of the shea tree used in food, soap, and candles
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This hydrating lip mask, enriched with shea butter, provides both day and night moisture, ensuring your lips stay soft and hydrated.
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Savannah Smith, Rolling Stone, 4 Dec. 2024
In addition to glycerin and niacinamide, this foaming shower oil also contains conditioning shea butter to combat dry skin.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Allure, 30 Nov. 2024
Formulated with deeply hydrating ingredients like jojoba oil, olive squalane and shea butter, this foundation doubles as skin care, nourishing the complexion while providing seamless coverage.
—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 26 Nov. 2024
In addition to shea butter, the formula also features healing vitamin E, which protects the skin from environmental aggressors like pollution.
—Jessie Quinn, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024
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Savannah Smith, Rolling Stone, 4 Dec. 2024
In addition to glycerin and niacinamide, this foaming shower oil also contains conditioning shea butter to combat dry skin.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Allure, 30 Nov. 2024
Formulated with deeply hydrating ingredients like jojoba oil, olive squalane and shea butter, this foundation doubles as skin care, nourishing the complexion while providing seamless coverage.
—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 26 Nov. 2024
In addition to shea butter, the formula also features healing vitamin E, which protects the skin from environmental aggressors like pollution.
—Jessie Quinn, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024
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“Shea butter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shea%20butter. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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